Brexit has had a significant impact on immigration patterns in the UK. Before Brexit, the free movement of EU citizens allowed them to live and work in the UK without restrictions. However, after the UK left the EU, new immigration rules were implemented, ending the free movement of EU citizens.
Since Brexit, there has been a notable increase in immigration from non-EU countries. The latest data shows that non-EU nationals now make up a significant majority of total immigration into the UK. The new points-based immigration system prioritizes skilled workers and has more liberal policies for non-EU citizens compared to the previous system2.
Overall, while Brexit aimed to reduce immigration by ending free movement from the EU, it has led to an increase in immigration from non-EU countries.
This was a massive mistake to leave the EU